Prime Healthcare Services and Two Doctors Agree to Pay $37.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks, Billing for a Suspended Doctor, and False Claims for Implantable Medical Hardware

DOJ

One of the largest hospital systems in the nation and two of its doctors will pay $37.5 million to resolve violations of the False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act. The settlement is a joint resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice and the California Department of Justice. read more »

Drug distributors settle New York opioid claims for up to $1.18 bln

REUTERS

The three largest U.S. drug distributors agreed mid-trial to pay up to $1.18 billion to settle claims by New York state and two of its biggest counties over their role in the nationwide opioid epidemic, the state's attorney general said on Tuesday. read more »

Report: Federal agencies fighting healthcare fraud recouped $3.1B in 2020

MEDCITY NEWS

Last year, almost $3.1 billion was returned to the federal government or paid to private persons following investigations into healthcare fraud, according to a new report. read more »